WFD Memorial Day Parade

May 8, 2016

The Westfield Fire Department will hold its 121st consecutive Memorial Day Parade and Service on Sunday May 29, 2016 starting at 2:00 PM. The parade forms at the Westfield Fire Department at 653 East Street in Middletown. A stop will be made at the Old East Street Cemetery and again at the firehouse and the World War II Monument at the corner of East Street and Miner Street. From there, the parade will proceed to the Miner Street Cemetery for a service. After the service, the parade will march back to the firehouse for refreshments. Anyone or group that wishes to take part in the parade and services should be at the firehouse no later than 1:30 PM. In the case of rain, the services will be held at the firehouse.

Two previous Westfield lieutenants showing the importance of bystander CPR. Great job gentlemen.

If interested in learning CPR, you can find a local AHA training center in the link below.

cpr.heart.org/AHAECC/CPRAndECC/FindACourse/UCM_473162_CPR-First-Aid-Training-Classes-American-Hea...At last night's Board of Fire Commissioner's meeting, SFD Firefighter Bill Gregorio, Jr & Portland CT Fire Department Firefighter/EMT & City of Middletown Public Safety Dispatcher Nick DeJohn were presented with citations from the American Heart Association for their lifesaving interventions during a cardiac arrest they witnessed last month while off duty in Northampton Massachusetts. Both immediately took action by performing CPR and utilized an AED to help restore the patient's heartbeat. They were soon joined by Firefighters & Paramedics from Northampton Firefighters Local 108, who administered Advanced Life Support and transported the patient to a local hospital, where he has since made a full recovery. Fantastic job to all involved! ... See MoreSee Less